News tagged with extreme depths

The Abyss: Deepest Part of the Oceans No Longer Hidden

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Abyss is a dark, deep place, but it's no longer hidden. At least when Nereus is on the scene. Nereus is a new type of deep-sea robotic vehicle, called a hybrid remotely operated vehicle ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Jun 03, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (9) | 0

China sub makes first dive to below 5,000m

A Chinese submersible conducted the country's deepest manned dive Tuesday in the latest technological milestone for China, which theoretically puts most of the ocean floor's vast resources within its reach.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

Jul 26, 2011 | not rated yet | 0